MER 214 - Strength of Materials

Course Units: 1

(Fall, Winter) A basic engineering course required in the mechanical engineering curricula. Strength of materials is a branch of applied mechanics that deals with the behavior of solid bodies subjected to various types of loading. The social bodies considered in this course include axially-loaded members, shafts in torsion, thin shells, beams, columns, and structures that are assemblies of these components. Strength of materials analysis determines the stresses, strains, and displacements produced by the loads. Classroom lectures are supplemented with demonstrations. Includes a laboratory where students build an appreciation for the phenomenon being discussed in lecture. Prerequisite(s): MER 212, MER 213 Corequisite(s): MER-214L